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A Podcast about Tabletop Role Playing Games (TTRPGs), our thoughts and feeling on them, and, of course, hot takes. We explore TTRPG history, indie RPGs, advice, recommendations, and all kinds of other great things. Professor Aria was raised in the fire of TTRPGs having run and played Shadowrun, D&D 5E, Ryuutama, and several indie RPGs. They have Game Mastered for almost ten years. They are trying to make their own system, an exploration of cyberpunk fantasy in an approachable, customizable s ...
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Mike Siegel and Julie Oliver of Ground Game Texas present a weekly conversation on the progressive movement in Texas with the people and organizations hard at work on the front lines. Airing each Monday afternoon at 5PM Central on KPFT-FM in Houston, and available in podcast form weekly.
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Eras of TTRPGs, Part 1: Gygax and Michigan
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Professors Funky and Aria begin their series on the Eras of Role Playing. They discuss Gary Gygax, Dave Arneson, their epic friendship, and eventual rivalry They even mention writing on napkins, and promise not to sue each other. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Our Patreon - patreon.com/TabletopHotTakes ----…
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Let's Rob RJ McIlhenney and Steal Her Golden Quill
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We review the small, and very accessible, TTRPG Let's Rob RJ McIlhenney and Steal Her Golden Quill. We cover why it's great, how we could play it with our coworkers at Starbucks, and get bleeped a LOT! Our Patreon - patreon.com/TabletopHotTakes Link for the system: Let's Rob RJ McIlhenney and Steal Her Golden Quill Links for systems mentioned: Tail…
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The beginning of a series exploring genres. We begin with a 101 course into the term of genre. We then explore the Horror genre, how it can work, how it can fail, and some spooky hot takes. We talk about some favorite horror movies and systems, and chat about amish playing TTRPGs. Our Patreon - patreon.com/TabletopHotTakes Sources: Alien - Look out…
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After last episode, we decided we needed to talk about one of the most polarizing and essential systems in a TTRPG: The resolution system Our Patreon - patreon.com/TabletopHotTakes Links for the systems mentioned: Or8cle - A GM-less TTRPG played with a Magic 8-Ball. Short and easy to run. Dread - A Horror TTRPG played with a Jenga tower. When the t…
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Strangest TTRPGs We Have Found (Pt. 1)
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Some of the most unique TTRPGs we have found in our travels. This only scratches the surface of the good, weird stuff out there. There will be a part 2 and onward in the future. Our Patreon - patreon.com/TabletopHotTakes Links for the systems mentioned: Terror Thirteen: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/63498/Terror-Thirteen?term=terror+thirteen…
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Ryuutama - Natural Fantasy RPG
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We discuss a favorite game of Aria's (and soon to be Funky's too), Ryuutama. It's a fabulous exploration of exploration and pastoral fantasy. Our Patreon - patreon.com/TabletopHotTakes DriveThruRPG link for Ryuutama - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/151366/Ryuutama--Natural-Fantasy-RoleplayPar Aria Davis & Professor Funky Productions
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Is the Game Master a Player?
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We talk perspectives on one of the oldest discourses in TTRPGs Our Patreon - patreon.com/TabletopHotTakes Bibliography: Keep on the Borderlands - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/17158/B2-The-Keep-on-the-Borderlands-Basic Gamedeveloper - https://www.gamedeveloper.com/disciplines/the-dungeon-master-an-interview-with-gary-gygax Bleak Spirit - htt…
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Fave & Least Fave Mechanics
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We talk about or favorite and least favorite mechanics or ideas from any TTRPG for an easy first episode. Our Patreon - https://patreon.com/TabletopHotTakes?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link Links to DriveThruRPG for all the games we mention: Shadowrun - https://www.drivethrurpg.co…
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On Decriminalization: Texas State Senator Roland Gutierrez and Representative Penny Shaw
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The show's parent organization, Ground Game Texas, is at the forefront of marijuana decriminalization efforts in Austin. On that topic, we've tapped two of the issue's most knowledgeable and prominent activists in the Texas Legislature: Senator Roland Gutierrez and Houston's own Representative Penny Shaw. What are the moral, legal and fiscal benefi…
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Beto O'Rourke and TX Senator Nathan Johnson On Healthcare In Texas
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Mike and Julie receive an official statement from presumptive Democratic candidate for Texas Governor Beto O'Rourke on his vision for advancing healthcare in the Lone Star State, and we're proud to welcome Senator Nathan Johnson of Dallas, who has spearheaded the progressive effort towards common sense healthcare policy in the Lege.…
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Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, and Jacqueline Arias and Dani Marrero Hi of LUPE Votes
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A terrific triple bill this week: Julie Oliver interviews renowned activist, author and podcaster Dr. Abdul El-Sayed on Medicare For All and the possibilities therin, while Mike Siegel gets to know Jacqueline Arias and Dani Marrero Hi of LUPE Votes of the Rio Grande Valley.
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Former State Senator Wendy Davis - and Mike's Mom - on SB8
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Julie Oliver has an in-depth conversation with former Texas State Senator and U.S. Congressional candidate and reproductive rights icon Wendy Davis on her time as an active fighter for abortion rights, the impact of SB8, and what the future might hold. And Mike talks with his dear mom Anne Butterfield Weills, a longtime civil rights and equality ac…
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On Climate Change: Zenen Jaimes Perez and Dr. Michael Webber
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Texas - especially the Houston area - is ground zero for the petrochemical industry, and Harris County is also the epicenter of the early impacts of climate change upon our state. What can and should be done to mitigate the incoming impacts of climate change as well as ongoing efforts to minimize those effects? We speak with Zenen Jaimes Perez of M…
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Debut episode: Rep. Jasmine Crockett, Mimi Marziani, and Chris Hollins
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Welcome to the debut episode of Texas From The Ground Up! Two true Texas progressive powerhouse players do us the honor of getting our new show started: Representative Jasmine Crockett of Dallas relates the surprisingly crazy environment she had to navigate as a freshman lawmaker, including the bolting to D.C. by the Democratic delegation. Mimi Mar…
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